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Margarine vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Smoothie

  • Smoothie is richer than Margarine in Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Margarine is 76% higher.
  • Smoothie contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +1266.7%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +1266.7%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +12150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3447.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +12150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3447.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +461.8%
Contains more Protein +662.5%
Contains more Carbs +1065.7%
Contains more Water +446.5%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +461.8%
Contains more Protein +662.5%
Contains more Carbs +1065.7%
Contains more Water +446.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Smoothie
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 8.16g Smoothie
Protein 0.16g 1.22g Smoothie
Fats 80.71g 0g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 8.16g Smoothie
Calories 717kcal 37kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 7.35g Margarine
Calcium 3mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 0.06mg 0.15mg Smoothie
Magnesium 3mg Margarine
Phosphorus 5mg Margarine
Potassium 18mg 24mg Smoothie
Sodium 2mg 29mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 408IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.082mg Smoothie
Folate 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Smoothie
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0g Smoothie
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Smoothie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Margarine
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.